Letter to the Editor Advocates Holt for State Senate
A letter from R. Dotson of Grafton West Virginia praises James F Holt for his military and civilian work and urges residents to keep their state's senate seat in Charleston. The author asserts personal responsibility for the sentiments and thanks labor representatives and Senator Merle Watkins.
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Merle Watkins
Labor Committee
Labor
James F. Holt
Jan
Holt
Charleston
State Senate
Big Four hold sway as two-thirds rule debated at conference
Conference negotiations center on a proposed two-thirds vote to shape peace treaty decisions. Nations split with Nays from France Britain India Norway while Belgium Brazil Canada China Greece South Africa Australia vote Yes. Officials warn Big Four plus satellite states could block treaty changes, limiting conference focus to unsettled treaty sections. The timeline targets August 20 for initial actions.
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Sia
France
Britain
India
Norway
New Zealand
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
China
Ethiopia
Greece
Netherlands
South Africa
Australia
United States
Russia
Yugoslavia
Ukraine
Czechoslovakia
Poland
RCW
Italy
Danube
Albania
Balkan
Trieste
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Datio Fon
Signature Required Letters to The Editor Policy
The notice states that letters to the editor must be published under the author’s signature and are intended for discussion of matters of general interest. It emphasizes that contributions should bear the writer’s signature.
Jinnahs Direct Action Mood Shakes Moslem League
In a press conference Jinnah dodged defining direct action while signaling no bar to negotiations with Britain or Gandhi. Moslems call for a August 16 hartal in anger over what they see as the cabinet mission’s betrayal. The Congress seeks to shape a central government with British support, while the league osters to be included. British policy now hinges on choosing to work with Congress or appease the league. The constitutional process stalls without a central government as postal strikes, bank walkouts, and disruptions ripple through administration and industry.
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League
Gandhi
Indian National Con
Nevevertheless Jinnah
National Congress
Congress
Constitutional Assembly
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Train Car Remains A Ruined Night Ride Mystery
A rattling crowded car on a stalled train shows signs of disrepair as passengers Corbett Weston Elaine and others react to a chilling scene. The Palm Queen train moves again toward Raleigh while passengers discuss furloughs rain and jobs for veterans.
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Chuckie
Corbett
Elaine Weston
Frankel
Kalchis
Wes
Blaine
Weston
Kose
Eckon
Peart
Raleigh
Flo
Lancaster
Tim
Abe Toka
Max
Blaine Weston
State Aid Formula Draws Fire Across West Virginia Schools
The state aid distribution formula is blamed for hindering the entire West Virginia school system rather than the county unit plan. Taylor County officials led early opposition, but now forty of fifty five counties including major ones condemn the formula as costly to all. The piece urges focusing criticism on the formula itself and notes powerful counties are waking up to Taylor’s long-standing concerns.
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Taylor County
Taylor
West Virginia
G I Bill Questions and Answers For Veterans
A veteran may complete elementary education under the G I Bill. No charges beyond appraisal and title fees may be charged for government guaranteed loans. Proceeds must be used for the stated purpose of purchase or business needs. Begin education within four years after discharge or war end, with nine years max. Medical care is limited to existing entitlements or institution regulations. Transportation reimbursement rules apply for hospital treatment travel.
Marines Protect Supply Route to Peiping Amid Jungle Clash
The article notes patrols along the Tientsin Peiping highway to secure convoys for Marine forces at Peiping HQ. In Shanghai an Army lieutenant recounts prior Marine incidents near Peiping and a jeep ambush the day before a bloody clash southeast of Peiping. Kennedy, a Mobile Alabama MP, details the shooting from unknown riflemen while en route Peiping to Tientsin.
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Smmand
Tientsin- Peiping
United States Executive Headquarters
Peiping
Shanghai
Associated Press
Charles B. Kennedy
Mobile
Ala
Ne” Kennedy
Tientsin
Auto industry unions seek talks amid ongoing strikes
The message notes Kaiser-Frazer and Willy-Overland sent representatives to join talks, while General Motors and Chrysler had not replied. Ford objects to Reuther's claim that only current strikes hinder production, citing past strikes in coat and steel and stressing supplier issues in auto production plants. Ford warns continued supplier strikes could halt Ford, Mercury and Lincoln production within five days.
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AUTO
Reuters
Studebaker Corp
Kaiser-Frazer Comp
Willy-Overland Motors, Inc
General Motors Corp
Chrysler Corp
Ford
Reuther
Ford Company
Mercury
Lincoln
Orizaba Destroyed by Flames Off Coast During War Service
The 11,063 ton liner Orizaba, in service since 1944, was devastated by fire six miles off the coast before dawn. A veteran of Sicily invasion and Pacific battles, she had helped rescue survivors of the British liner Athenia, first German submarine tragedy in World War II. she later went to Brazil under land lease. Several years were injured.
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Orizaba
Sicily
Pacific
Athenia
Brazil
Over The Radio Dials Tonight In TV Hours Debate
Eastern states tune in as WBKB, NBCs WNBT New York and Balaban Katz Chicago spar over weekly air time records. CBS and ABC listings follow with Paris peace conference reports and quiz shows.
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Ecord
NBC
WNBT
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Balaban
KATZ
Chicago
WBKB
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